Mike Brady went from Florida State to 5 seasons, high-A
Florida State hurler Mike Brady went up against a team he'd previously pitched poorly against and this time he did well, The Tallahassee Democrat wrote in March 1990.
Brady did so by going 4.1 scoreless innings, all in relief, The Democrat wrote.
"The last time I pitched against them they killed me and it was the worst game of my life," Brady told The Democrat. "But this time, with the exception of a walk, I thought I pitched well and did everything I had to do to win."
Brady pitched well enough for Florida State overall to turn pro later that year. His pro career ended up lasting five seasons. He made high-A and independent ball.
Brady's career began that year in 1990, taken by the Dodgers in the 36th round of the draft out of Florida State University.
Brady started with the Dodgers at high-A Vero Beach. He saw nine relief appearances and had a 2.65 ERA without a decision.
That August, Brady had a rough relief appearance, giving up two earned in 1.1 innings of work, The Stuart News wrote. He told The News later that batters got a second look at him and adjusted.
"Once they've seen your repertoire.." Brady told The News.
Brady returned to Vero Beach for 1991. He saw 37 relief outings that year and went 3-0, with a 2.22 ERA and four saves.
He played 1992 at high-A Bakersfield and saw 30 relief outings, in his final turn with the Dodgers.
Brady moved to independent ball for 1993. He played at Duluth-Superior and Rochester and went 1-3 overall, with a 7.50 ERA in 26 relief outings. Brady's final pro time came in 1995 at independent Yonkers, three starts to end his career.
Brady has since returned to Florida State, where he's listed in 2025 as an assistant provost in the school's College of Business, a professor of marketing and faculty athletics representative.
- Tallassee Democrat, March 17, 1990: Brady shines in relief as FSU routs Baptist
- Stuart News, Aug. 6, 1990: St. Lucie tops Vero Beach
Made the Majors:1,446-31.6%
Never Made Majors:3,124-68.4%-X
